Archive for February 10th, 2010
Essential Doubles Strategy Guide – Part 1
One of the primary duties of a tennis coach is to either coach or view doubles competitions several times each week. Recently I have seen numerous CTA – USTA adult doubles and mixed doubles matches along with several national junior doubles events. In our new world, the most stunning change in doubles is the emergence of the groundstroke; the [...]
The Origin of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is observed on February 14 in the USA and in many countries around the world. How and when did this tradition start? There are many different beliefs about this. Some authorities trace the tradition to an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia to ensure protection from wolves. During this festival young men struck young women [...]
Breezin’ Through
Haiti Relief Fundraiser The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa hosted a silent auction fundraiser in the Grand Ballroom on Wednesday, January 27, lending a helping hand to victims of the Haitian earthquake. Mullet Festival The 26th Annual Mullet Festival kicked off Friday, January 29, at Stan’s Idle Hour Restaurant in downtown [...]
Donna Fiala’s Coastal Comments
The good news is: Lowe’s plans to break ground and start construction of their new store behind Shops of Eagle Creek at 951/Collier Blvd. and U.S. 41 East around mid-February. First, Lowe’s will do site preparation, relocate utilities, and build a temporary road to accommodate Eagle Creek’s rear gate traffic to Price Street. The Lowe’s [...]
The Blowhard: You Get More With a Wag Than a Bark
I had an epiphany the one night at a public meeting (never too old to learn): I realized that I don't dislike anyone. Most people do what they do because they believe they are ‘right’; they have morals or some way of governing themselves. I don't always like WHAT people do and I suspect you don’t either. But are we always capable of [...]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a retinal degenerative disease that causes a progressive loss of central vision. It is the most common cause of vision loss in individuals over 55 and, according to the Foundation for Fighting Blindness, an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. either have AMD or are at substantial risk of developing [...]
Did You Get Your Ethanol Quotient Today?
The next time you pump some gas into your car check out the stickers above the price per gallon. The photo shows a typical pump on Marco Island indicating that the gas “contains less than 10% ethanol”. Florida decided to mandate blending ethanol into our gasoline supply so that by the end of this year all gasoline consumed at conventional [...]
Read Your Heart Out
It won’t come as earth-shattering news, from one who spends most of her nights and days editing, teaching writing, and facilitating book groups, that I like to read. Since my time is a little more limited these days, I’m going to become a little more particular about what I read. People often ask me how I choose a book, and I’m sure they [...]
Kiwanis Brings a Sweetheart of a Car Show
Sunday, February 14. Only $5 will bring you hours of unique entertainment at the Marco Healthcare Center, 40 S. Heathwood Drive (across from the police and fire stations) in the parking lot. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call John DeRosa at 272-0816 for further information.
